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By jordigs - 23/12/2009 08:46 - United States

Today, the elderly couple next door asked me to cut down a tree in their yard. It turns out they told me to cut down the wrong tree, and I cut down the tree they got married under. They now hate me and tell me they plan to sue me for damage to property. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/07/2011 23:51 - United States

Today, my husband finally got round to cutting down a tree limb in our front yard after months of me begging him. It fell on me. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/11/2019 03:00

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By iheartnjdevils - 12/01/2011 19:42 - United States

Today, my landlord sent tree cutters to take down a tree in our front yard. I didn't realize their job included walking around the house and gratuitously staring at me through the window as I dressed. My boyfriend won't complain because he's afraid our rent will go up in retaliation. FML

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By trees - 24/07/2013 16:44 - United States - Waupaca

Today, I watched one of my neighbor's trees fall into the electrical lines outside my house. This was after he took a chainsaw to the tree. He refuses to cover the damages. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/05/2012 16:28 - United States - Great Mills

Today, I was trying to convince my husband to not trim the lower branches of my favorite tree. After pleading my case, I turned around and ran smack into one of said branches. My face and my dignity still hurt. FML

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By ragsy - 14/08/2009 16:54 - United States

Today, I finally went to Home Depot to buy a chainsaw to cut down the tree leaning dangerously over my garage. When I got home, I found the tree had fallen and taken out the roof while I was shopping. FML

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shadow33456 1

Wednesday 23 December 2009 16:03

I feel bad for you but they told u to cut down that tree so it's not ur fault

thegr8dane 0

Wednesday 23 December 2009 16:10

why didn't they direct you to the correct tree, or better yet, supervise the tree cutting?

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AmeOwl 0

Wednesday 23 December 2009 21:18

They probably know they might've told you wrong and were just angry. A lot of people who are senile become very defensive and lash out rather than admit their mistake, because it's hard to be confronted with the fact that they can't trust their own minds anymore. Have some sympathy and unless something actually comes out of it let the whole thing go.

doglady 16

Wednesday 23 December 2009 21:36

This proves that, once again, no good deed goes unpunished. I f'ing hate people.

MrAdventure 1

Wednesday 23 December 2009 21:47

YDI. Whatever happened to "measure" twice, cut once? Measure, in this case, refers to confirming what you're supposed to do.

YOULIVETODIE 0

Wednesday 23 December 2009 22:05

If you get a good lawyer your bound to win this case.

albeit 0

Wednesday 23 December 2009 22:08

I can't tell whether the OP deserves it or whether his life sucks - there is a chance *he* could have made a mistake. Just because the couple is elderly doesn't mean they're forgetful or senile. If the OP did make a mistake like that then yes, he deserved it. However, if the OP is telling the truth, definitely FHL.

Starfire22 5

Wednesday 23 December 2009 23:01

They will skin him alive!

hthelittleone 10

Wednesday 23 December 2009 23:03

I wouldn't give a shit if they were freakin born under tht tree

jackson93 0

Thursday 24 December 2009 1:02

If they are an elderly couple and they got married under a tree... then the tree probably grew over time (40, 50 years). What were you doing cutting down a 40 or 50+ year old tree / how did you think it would fit in their house? I hope they have a giant tree stand for the trunk to fit into...